About Us
Global Impact Group LLC is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) and ISO 9001 / ISO 17100 certified provider of interpretation and translation services. We deliver secure, high-quality language solutions in more than 80 spoken and signed languages for USCIS and other federal agencies.
We are seeking Kirghiz (also known as Kyrgyz) Over-the-Phone Interpreters (OPI) to support our USCIS contract. Kirghiz, a Turkic language spoken in Kyrgyzstan and across Central Asia, is a rare but high-priority language often required in asylum, refugee, and immigration cases.
Responsibilities
- Provide real-time Kirghiz (Kyrgyz) ↔ English telephonic interpretation for USCIS officers, applicants, and stakeholders.
- Interpret accurately, impartially, and professionally in immigration and asylum contexts.
- Maintain confidentiality in line with USCIS/DHS interpreter ethics and standards.
- Handle both scheduled assignments and urgent/surge interpretation requests.
- Participate in training, compliance refreshers, and quality assurance reviews.
Qualifications
- Native or near-native fluency in Kirghiz (Kyrgyz) and English.
- 2+ years of professional interpreting experience (immigration, legal, asylum, NGO, or government preferred).
- Knowledge of interpreter ethics, confidentiality, and cultural awareness.
- Strong communication skills; ability to remain accurate under pressure.
- Must be a U.S. Citizen or permanent resident eligible for Tier 3/Tier 5 federal clearance.
Compensation & Benefits
- Competitive pay: $28–35/hour (rare-language premium).
- Remote work using secure USCIS-approved systems.
- Paid training and professional development.
- Steady assignments under a federal contract.
- Career advancement opportunities in quality assurance or linguist leadership.
How to Apply
Submit:
- Resume / CV highlighting Kirghiz (Kyrgyz) interpreting experience.
- Any certifications (community, NGO, medical, or court interpreting credentials preferred).
- Availability for full-time or contractor roles.
Apply at: careers@globallanguagesystem.com
Subject line: Kirghiz (Kyrgyz) OPI Interpreter Application – USCIS Contract
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